Fothergilla, commonly known as witch hazel, is a native shrub in woodlands of the eastern United States. It is a genus of the shrub family Hamamelidaceae. Within this family are two subspecies, Fothergilla Major and Fothergilla gardenii (Mt Airy). The two species are very similar, except for flower size, leaf base symmetry, and mature overall plant size and habit.
Viburnums, renowned for their white and many times fragrant flowers, fall color and berries, have long been popular shrubs. They are plants that just keep giving during all the garden seasons. Even though they bloom in the springtime, their flowers develop into berries providing food and nectar to a variety of wildlife providing sustenance, and their branching habit and foliage transforms into delightful autumn colors.
Just as within the realm of organic land and landscape care, providing the necessary opportunities for growth results in the greatest degree of sustainability. Providing our employees with both the knowledge and opportunity to invest in themselves fosters employee growth and harmony, fosters a less stressful home life through a sense of accomplishment and financial security, and last but not least leads to quality employees providing quality service.
An interesting and long-blooming perennial for native plant gardens, woodland or shade gardens, wild gardens or naturalized areas. Virginia spiderwort inhabits dry upland forests, rocky open woods, and wood edges, typically in acid soils. It seems to prefer shaded situations but can sometimes be found in full sun. This species adapts well to cultivation, is easy to grow, and reliably makes an attractive garden specimen.
National Arbor Day is April 26, 2019. So let’s get together and celebrate the importance of trees! At Lincoln Landscaping we inspire people to plant, nurture and celebrate trees and encourage, promote and teach sustainable landscaping practices and principles. Michael Kolenut recently received this “Certificate of Appreciation” from the Arbor Day Foundation for his continued support of their mission to plant, nurture and celebrate trees.
The Earth and its ecosystems are our home. In order to achieve a just balance among the economic, social, and environmental needs of present and future generations, it is necessary to promote harmony with nature and the Earth. April 22nd, Earth Day is an annual event created to celebrate the planet’s environment and raise public awareness about pollution.
While spring is in the air, your yard may still be looking quite bare without proper care. Make your lawn the envy of the neighborhood with these tips for maintenance throughout the season. To obtain optimum performance from your lawn it is important to employ the appropriate management practices at the correct times of year. As the world outside finally begins to turn green after a long winter, it’s time once again to pay attention to your lawn. To create a thriving, beautiful lawn, you need to hit the ground running in the spring. Here are some of the best practices for a beautiful lawn you can employ this spring and summer.